EL Paraeducator Assistant I @ Incline HS (35 hrs./wk., 182.days)

About the role

Under general supervision of site administration, assists teaching staff in providing English Learner (EL) students with individual and/or group instruction. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining records and instructional materials. Performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the EL teacher and/or EL Facilitator for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing language needs and building academic language and content knowledge.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups with lesson assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts or pre-teaching to build background knowledge that allows EL students to comprehend or have equitable access to grade-level (Tier I) content.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of his/her work with children, staff members, and all aspects of his/her work.
• Monitors current and/or former EL student progress toward language/content objectives and targets for the purpose of providing feedback to students, EL teacher, site facilitator, and/or general education teacher.
• Collaborate with instructional staff for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student language outcomes.
• Under the direction of the EL teacher/EL Facilitator, helps to instruct English learners for the purpose of showing language acquisition progress and gaining academic skills.
• Models English communication for the purpose of developing student ability to communicate effectively in the English language.
• Promotes EL students' self-esteem through positive language instruction and encouragement.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of his/her work with children, staff members, and all aspects of his/her work.
• Monitor and assist "newcomer" students as needed in class, at lunch, and recess.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g., classroom, cafeteria, playground etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Attends required meetings and in-service presentations assigned for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information related to job functions.

Qualifications

• Completion of 48 semester or 60 quarter units from an accredited college/university (preferably in child development, education, special education, or related field).
• AND one (1) year of relevant experience.
• High school diploma.
• AND two (2) years of experience as a Paraeducator aide or in a similar instructional/guidance role.

Compensation

Grade 17 FY27
Sch A: $15.44 (entry step)
Sch B: $18.56 (entry step)
Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position.

Benefits

• Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to; No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.

Additional Job Information

Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits. New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.